Bucombe County-Asheville Paraprofessional- Full Time Position Available In McDowell, North Carolina

Bucombe County-Asheville Paraprofessional- Full Time Shine Support Services Corp 8337 Us 221 North, Marion, NC 28752 This position is for

BURKE COUNTY ONLY

Description Direct Support Staff/ Paraprofessionals provide services to individuals or groups of individuals. Direct Support Staff/ Paraprofessionals are responsible for ensuring that services are delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with person-centered plan, service definition, agency policies and industry standards. Reporting Relationship Reports to QP Responsibilities/Activities The Paraprofessional builds trust and productive relationships with people he/she supports, co-workers, and others through respectful and clear verbal and written communication. The Paraprofessional identifies risk and behaviors that can lead to a crisis for the supported individual and uses effective strategies to prevent or intervene in the crisis in collaboration with other’s on the team. The Paraprofessional uses person centered practices, assisting individuals to make choices and plan goals, and provides services to help individuals achieve their goals. Assist clients with following a written, special diet plan and reinforcement of diet maintenance, which is provided under the direction of a Physician and as identified on the person-centered plan. Escort clients to medical facilities, errands, shopping and outings as specified in the person-centered plan. Assist clients with communication by writing, typing, assisting in correspondence for them or researching information for them. The Paraprofessional closely monitors an individual’s physical and emotional health, gathers information about the individual, and communicates observations to assist in guiding services. Follow the written person-centered plan. Carry out duties as assigned by the QP. Observe clients and their environments and report unsafe conditions to QP. Observe clients and their environments and reports behavior, physical and/or cognitive changes and/or changes in living arrangements to QP. Complete and maintain records of all required documentation (goal sheets, pcs sheets, financial records, time sheets, etc.), daily activities, observations, and direct hours of service. Attending orientation, in-service training sessions and staff meetings. Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others. Make decisions and solve problems. Communicate with QP and co-workers. Observe, receive and obtain information from relevant sources. Performs other duties as required. Required Knowledge Knowledge of direct care and home management skills. Knowledge of principles and processes for providing client and personal care services, including needs determinants, meeting quality standards, and evaluation of client satisfaction. Knowledge of the English language. Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat injuries including emergency first aid and CPR. Knowledge of clerical procedures such as maintaining records and completing forms. Required Skills/Abilities The ability to competently assist clients with their activities of daily living. The ability to be aware of other people’s reactions and understanding why they react as they do. The ability to establish and maintain relationships. The ability to teach others. The ability to listen actively. The ability to identify problems and determine effective solutions. The ability to apply reason and logic to identify strengths and weaknesses of possible solutions. The ability to monitor and assess themselves, clients, and effectiveness of service. The ability to understand written and oral instructions. The ability to communicate information orally so others understand. The ability to communicate in writing so others understand. The ability to work independently and in cooperation with others. The ability to determine or recognize when something is likely to go wrong. The ability to suggest a number of ideas on a subject. The ability to perform activities that use the whole body. The ability to handle and move objects and people. The ability to provide advice and consultation to others. The ability to observe and recognize changes in clients. The ability to establish and maintain harmonious relations with clients/families/co-workers. Physical and Mental Demands Good physical and mental health. Physical ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear and see. Mental fortitude and stability to handle stress. Physical and mental ability to drive a vehicle. Qualifications/ Education High School Diploma/ GED Current Driver’s License Proper Vehicle Insurance Coverage Training/Experience Must be 18 years old or older Medication Administration training-successful completion CPR certification First Aid certification

HIPPA/OSHA

training-successful completion Client’s rights abuse and neglect